Programs

The NSF AGEP - Transformation FRAME (Frontiers of Research and Academic Models of
Excellence) program is committed to increasing diversity in the academy in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). FRAME Fellows receive pedagogic training
and conduct research at Stony Brook University and/or Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Fellowships are available at two levels via the Doctoral Student Path and the Postdoctoral
Scientist Path. Seed funds for research projects and other research support are also
available to FRAME Fellows.

The goal of the NSF Bridge to the Doctorate Program is to increase the number of underrepresented
minority students admitted into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) graduate programs. Bridge to the Doctorate fellows receive a two-year stipend,
a tuition scholarship, fee coverage, and health insurance. Fellows are also given
specialized academic support in the way of tutoring and writing and exam workshops.

The National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science,
Inc. is a unique and powerful connection to a national network of universities and
employers. This partnership promotes the participation of underrepresented groups
in post-graduate science and engineering education and the technical workforce. The
employees shaping our nation's ability to remain a global leader in innovation and
economic prosperity must fully utilize the talents of all Americans and reflect the
country's changing demographics.

The Stony Brook University Initiative for Maximizing Student Development: Maximizing
Excellence in Research for Graduate Education (IMSD-MERGE) Program aims to increase
the number of underrepresented students (URM) completing highly productive biological
and biomedical science degrees at Stony Brook University, and prepare them for seamless
advancement into successful research careers.

Stony Brook’s NY-CAPS Program (New York Consortium for the Advancement of Postdoctoral
Scholars) Program is one of 19 Institutional Research and Academic Career Development
Award (IRACDA) sites funded across the United States by the NIH. IRACDA Postdoctoral
Scholars are selected for their promise in academic careers and their commitment to
increasing diversity in the academy. Scholars engage in research at Stony Brook and
receive teaching experience at minority-serving partner institutions. Scholars also
receive general and individualized pedagogical training and become part of a national
network of scientist-teachers.

The multidisciplinary Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at Stony
Brook University has a focus on the application of nanotechnology and nanomaterials
to societal needs in health, energy, and the environment. The program is a summer
research experience for academically talented undergraduates, qualified, motivated,
and interested in the nanotechnology field.

The W. Burghardt Turner Fellowship is a Graduate Fellowship Program for qualified
underrepresented students whose immediate academic plans include obtaining graduate
or professional degrees in a variety of disciplines including the biological sciences,
physical sciences, social sciences, medicine, humanities, engineering, and the arts.
This fellowship is offered based on nomination by the candidate's department.